It’s Mushroom Monday at the Rio!

In collaboration with the Rio Theatre, Stephanie Dacre presents to you a premiere screening of two episodes from The Shroom Boom docuseries. The Shroom Boom series dives into fungi’s impact in British Columbia, showcasing the local people driving the growth.

The evening will include a premiere screening of:

Episode 1 of The Shroom Boom: Wild Mushrooms and Foraging in B.C
Episode 4 of The Shroom Boom: Psilocybin and Psychedelic Therapy in B.C.

A Q&A Panel with the film maker and special guests.

Monday, September 23
Doors 6:00 pm | Event 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $15+ s/c HERE | $17 at the door

6:30 – 7:00 Episode 1: Wild Mushrooms & Foraging in B.C.
7:00 – 7:15 Break
7:15 – 7:45 Episode 4: Psilocybin and Psychedelic Therapy in B.C.
7:45 – 8:10 Q&A Panel

Filmmakers and local mycologists in attendance for a special Q&A panel.

THE SHROOM BOOM: EPISODE 1 – WILD MUSHROOMS AND
FORAGING (Stephanie Dacre, 2024 / 25 mins / 14A)
In Episode 1, Stephanie Dacre explores wild mushrooms and foraging in B.C. She
interviews commercial and professional foragers, attends Sicamous Mushroom Festival,
and joins Vancouver chefs on a Masutake mushroom hunt.

Featuring:
• David Xiao, Oyster and King
• Abbey Ruscica, Foragers Finest
• Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, Published on Main
• Phil Scarfone, Banda Volpi

THE SHROOM BOOM: EPISODE 4 – PSILOCYBIN AND PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY
IN B.C. (Stephanie Dacre, 2024 / 27 mins / 14A)
In Episode 4 of The Shroom Boom, Stephanie explores psilocybin mushroom access in
B.C. She interviews local leaders in the space and dives into psychedelic therapy,
accessibility, community and harm reduction.

Featuring:
• Dr. Devon Christie, MD, Psychedelic Therapist, Researcher & Teacher
• Dana Larsen, The Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary
• Mia Cara Cosco, Show&Tell Agency
• Kiah Ellis-Durity, Get Sensible
• Luc Briedé-Cooper, MAPS Canada Youtube Committee Lead.

The full series of The Shroom Boom will release on September 24 on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube Channel. The 6 part series explores wild foraging, innovative farming, mycelium meat, psilocybin therapy, mushroom music, and much more. Season 1 of The Shroom Boom was produced with the support of TELUS STORYHIVE.

•Minors OK (14A) . Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
•Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
• We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at  www.riotheatretickets.ca . If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
• Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

• All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.